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Oklahoma's State and Local Government

Question 4 • LHS Oklahoma History

Explain the minimum qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the office of governor. Be sure to write your response in a paragraph of at least five sentences.

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The governor of Oklahoma is the chief executive of the state. To qualify for the office, a person must be at least 31 years old, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Oklahoma for the required number of years before the election. The governor’s main duty is to make sure state laws are faithfully carried out. The governor can sign bills into law, veto bills passed by the legislature, call special sessions of the legislature, and appoint certain state officials. The governor also prepares the state budget and serves as commander-in-chief of Oklahoma’s state militia. Because of these duties, the governor is one of the most important leaders in Oklahoma state government.

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